Friday, December 21, 2007

Finally, it's almost here. Our much anticipated trip to AZ for Christmas. I am so excited to see our family again, especially Zach, it's just been too long. However, I still have two more days of work before we leave. Luckily, I had plenty of work to keep me busy yesterday, but I finished it. So I don't have a whole lot to do today and tomorrow. Ahhh, anticipation makes time go so slowly. Merry Christmas all!! I'll post pics when we get back :-)

Thursday, December 13, 2007

So we had our company Christmas Party last Saturday at the Embassy Suites Hotel in down town Portland. It was phenominal!!! We had a gourmet meal, free rooms, drinks, and lots and lots of presents. I have never worked for a company that truly rewards it's employees with such a lavish event. Here are some pictures!!

Brandy (left, owner) and her sister Shannon

Me singing ,This one's for you Mom :-)

Chuck ( Right) and Dave (Vice Pres.)

Aaron and me :-)

The amazing spread

Michele (Tigard manager) and Willis

Aren't we cute LOL!

Gina and Chuck

Char and Scott

Dave and Tracy

Just Chatting

Dan and Chelsey

Kathy B and Keith

Cindy and Shannon

Terry and Kathy P

The spread take 2

Ooh, Presys The whole gang!

It was a wonderful night and I'm looking forward to next years party!!!

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

So we saw the first pictures of our niece today. It's so amazing to see her face and her features at only 5 months in utero. God has blessed our family once again with this beautiful baby girl. Check out Leah's blog for the sonogram pictures (they're amazing).

Friday, November 23, 2007

This year it was just Aaron, Me, and the fur babies. So I did what any other insane first time Thanksgiving Dinner Preparer would do and cooked. :-) Okay, so I went a little overbored. I must say, everything turned out perfect, no burning, over or undercooking, or any major disastors. We had quite the menu... Turkey, of course, with gravy, mashed potatoes, roasted fall veggies (acorn squash, brussel sprouts, and onions), green beans, cranberry relish, cranberry sauce, and all finished off with the pumpkin pie! It was so yummy and we have a ton of leftovers. Enjoy the pictures :-)

On a serious note, I have so much to be thankful for. God has richly blessed me and my family, pets included :-). I hope you take time to thank God for His Grace and remember everything you have been blessed with.

So I got the job!!! For those of you who don't know, I am now the manager of the Carpet Place Foster Store. I found out on Monday and I am so thankful for the opportunity God has given me. After a long uphill struggle God has blessed me with a job that I love and that utilises my degree. Thank you God for this job :-)

Sunday, October 21, 2007

So, October 4th my mom and dad came up from AZ to spend the weekend with us. It was such a great trip. It was a weekend full of dreams fullfilled. First, my mom got to see Multnomah Falls. She has always wanted to see them. Then my dad got to see the famous Spruce Goose at the McMinville Air Museum. He, also, had always wanted to see it. Here are some pics from their visit.

Sunday, September 02, 2007

So we decided to take a nice little trip to Mt St Helens in the hopes of hiking around the area and seeing the gorgeous scenery. We also thought it would be nice to take the fur babies with us and have a mommy, daddy, and doggies day. After a 2 hourish drive we made it to the base of the mountain. Unfortuanately no animals are allowed on the trails so that kind of put a damper on things. We then decided to drive back down the road to see if we could find a nice spot to each lunch and let the puppers run around. Just a few miles down there was a dirt road that we parked at and had a nice little picnic. Here are the pics and vidoes. Enjoy!

Sunday, August 26, 2007

Here is a video of the baby to share with you all! He just had his bath, so he's a bit scraggly :-)

And now for the update! Gico is becoming more and more comfortable everyday and he is learning so many new things. His latest accomplishment is learning association noises. For example, when I give him a kiss he makes a kissing noise. When we come home or get ready to leave he imitates the sound of the door squeeking. He's still trying to talk with little success and he makes the custest chirping noises when he's sleepy. He is also becoming extremely protective of me; a trait we're trying to break him of. He doesn't understand that my makeup brushes aren't attacking me and so he charges after them. It's pretty funny, but I don't want to encourage aggressive behavior. We are also working on his clingyness. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm very flattered that he's bonding so closly to me. However, he is getting to a point of being too clingly. So we are working with "velcro bird", as I call him, on staying on play pen and playing while I'm in the room. He's doing better, but he still wants to be on me whenever possible. Most of all he's a sweet and smart little boy!

Our family friend, Marra, has a friend who lives in Perth, Australia at the edge of a wild life preserve. She sent some beautiful pictures of wild cockatoos and parrots that flock in her back yard. Enjoy!

Green Parrot

Galah Cockatoos! (They have these guys at the store Gico came from. They're very sweet and cuddly. I just love playing with them!)